1. Please tick the correct answer.

Wrong answer will earn -1, no answer zero , and the correct
answer 2 marks each. Total Marks 12
1.1. The crank case of a diesel engine is kept under a slight vacuum to
1.1.1. Improve fuel efficiency.
1.1.2. Reduce engine weight
1.1.3. Reduce risk of crank case explosion.
1.1.4. All of the above.
1.2. Engine operating condition may be indicated by the colour of exhaust smoke. Black
smoke could indicate.
1.2.1. Insufficient speed droop setting.
1.2.2. Overload engine.
1.2.3. Clogged drain hole in the oil control rings
1.2.4. Incomplete combustion.
1.3. Engine operating condition may be indicated by the colour of exhaust smoke. Blue
smoke could indicate.
1.3.1. Insufficient speed droop setting.
1.3.2. Overload engine.
1.3.3. Clogged drain hole in the oil control rings
1.3.4. Incomplete combustion.
1.4. Which of the following statements pertaining to a given centrifugal pump is correct?
1.4.1. Discharge varies as the square of speed
1.4.2. Power varies as the square of speed
1.4.3. Discharge varies directly as speed
1.4.4. Head varies inversely as speed.
1.5. The usual symptom of caviation in a centrifugal pump are
1.5.1. Noise and vibration
1.5.2. Reduced Discharge pressure.
1.5.3. Overheated pump body.
1.5.4. Happy pump inspector.
1.6. Compared to a Fixed pitch Propeller, a controllable pitch propeller
1.6.1. Uses the engine power more efficiently.
1.6.2. Operates at a lower efficiency at a fixed speed.
1.6.3. Produces same torque at lower engine power.
1.6.4. Develops rated power at a lower speed.

2. Write a short essay on cavitation and the precautions to be taken to avoid the same while
designing a propeller. Marks 7
3. Describe with a neat sketch the constructional details of an Axial flow pump and its use in
marine propulsion. Marks 6
Print out the question paper and use it for answering question no. 1. For 2 and 3 , use
given answer script..Deposit the answer script by 5 pm 16th march to the designated
officer in IMU.